Empowering Youth Through Place, Purpose & Possibility
Why we are
Streetwise
We Are Streetwise is more than a project—it's a movement. Rooted in real streets and real stories, we work with young people in Utrecht, Antwerp, and Marseille who face barriers others don’t always see: exclusion, poverty, criminalization, or the struggle to find their place in society.
We focus on the moments that matter. The crossroads where a young person can either fall through the cracks—or find someone who believes in them.
our mission
We empower youth at risk of (re)involvement in crime by helping them reconnect with purpose, resilience, and identity. We do this through deep listening, co-creation, peer support, and place-based action.
What makes us different
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We center the power of place as a catalyst for change.
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We believe that peer learning is just as powerful as professional support.
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We work with—not for—young people.
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We invest in long-term sustainability, not just one-off interventions.
Special focus
In one of our cities, Marseille, we place special attention on the challenges faced by girls and young women—often invisible in youth justice narratives. Their voices, experiences, and leadership are essential to shaping safer, fairer futures.
